Introducing Harry Price (1881 – 1948), the British psychic researcher and one of the very first true paranormal investigators. I have not been able to figure out exactly what year this was filmed, but I love it! I love the library and the laboratory, I love that he smokes and uses the ash tray as if it was scripted, I love the eerie chime of the clock. I even love the awkward pauses and the throat clearing. 🙂
For more on Harry and his paranormal research, I very much recommend his book The Most Haunted House in England about the Borley Rectory. I believe it is out of print, but there are usually used copies for sale online. It is like a lesson in taking things back to the basics in an investigation, although Harry was pretty techie for the time period.
May 16th, 2012 at 8:03 am
How wonderful! I mean, it’s just so fascinating! Hidden trap doors in the table, vertical coffins (that’s not the official name, I know), and all the rest of it. But he’s not so far from any of us, is he? UV, IR… It’s all so common for us, but I bet it was original thinking back then. And he’s precious! I dunno how much fun he was in person, but I could have watched more of him. If I were able to read, I would definitely be interested in his book. I bet there’s still something we could learn from the old boy. Much respect, Sir Harry Price. Thanks, Patrick. I needed that!
May 16th, 2012 at 9:46 am
You would totally dig the book, Randy!
May 17th, 2012 at 8:20 am
Loved this! Very interesting to see we really have not come all that far in paranormal research in the last 50+ years. I will be getting that book! Awesome post, Patrick!
May 17th, 2012 at 8:23 am
Very true! Thanks!